Fall 2007
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September |
September 8, Saturday
Odissi Dance Recital
- Performed by Aloka Kanungo, Shreelina Ghosh and their dance students.
- 7:00pm, Brody Auditorium, Brody Complex
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September 13, Thursday
Reception for new faculty and students from India
- The Asian Studies Center and the India Council will hold a welcome reception for incoming students and faculty from India. All MSU community members interested in Indian studies are encouraged to attend. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be served.
- 4:00-5:30pm, Rooms 302, 303 International Center
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September 16, Sunday
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
- Being the foremost disciple of Ravi Shankar, Vishwa Mohan belongs to that elite body of musicians
which traces its origin to the Moughal emperor Akbar's court musician Tansen and his guru the Hindu
Mystic Swami Haridas. Creator of the mohan veena (modi ed slide guitar with 20 strings used in Indian
classical music) and the winner of a Grammy AwardŽ, Mohan has mesmerized the world with his
pristine pure, delicate yet fiery music. Mohan's powerhouse performances have electri ed
audiences around the globe. Mohan has become the cultural ambassador of India by
glorifying and popularizing Indian culture and music throughout the world.
- Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center, 7:00pm
Tickets $28
- For tickets and more information, see whartoncenter.com
 or call 1-800-WHARTON.
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September 18, Tuesday
"Governance and Corruption in Asia: What is Going On?"
- Lecture by Vinay Bhargava, World Bank, retired
- 4:00pm, room 303 of the International Center
- This is part of the colloquium series "Public Moralities, Sovereignty, and Legitimacy: Violence, Corruption, and other Impunities in Asia".
- PDF flier here*
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October |
October 1, Monday
Film Showing: Water
- (India/Canada, dir. Deepa Mehta, 2005)
This film presents the historical plight of widows in India juxtaposed with the significance of water in Indian society.114 minutes. Introduction by Kali Majundar (Anthropology).
- 7:00pm, room B102 Wells Hall
- Part of the series "Living Together, Living Apart: Issues of the Human Environment in Asian Cinema."
- PDF flier here*
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October 4, Thursday
Kapur Endowed Lecture
- This year's Kapur lecture will feature Akeel Bilgrami (Columbia University). His lecture is entitled "Can Modern India Learn from Traditional India Or Is It Too Late?"
A reception will follow the presentation.
- 7:00pm, Rooms 303 and 305 International Center.
- PDF flyer here*
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October 8, Monday
Destination Bangalore: Talk and film screening
- Jim Kerns, the producer of Destination Bangalore, a film exploring Bangalore's high tech transformation, will speak on the issues raised by this film and its production. His presentation will be followed by a screening of this documentary. 43 minutes.
- 7:00pm, Room B102 Wells Hall.
- PDF flyer here*
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October 10, Wednesday
"Reworking Religion in Post-1990 Nepal: Rights, Regulation and Buddhist Self-Representation"
- Lecture given by Lauren Leve (Religious Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
- 4:00pm, room 303 of the International Center
- This is part of the colloquium series "Public Moralities, Sovereignty, and Legitimacy: Violence, Corruption, and other Impunities in Asia".
- PDF flier here*
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October 20, Saturday
Anurag Harsh Presents an Evening of Indian Music
- Indian vocal musician Anurag Harsh, accompanied by tabla and harmonium players, will present an evening of traditional Indian music. He has played in Carnegie hall, among other venues, and his performances have received rave reviews.
- 7:00pm, Kellogg Center Auditorium.
- PDF flyer here*
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